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  On the Set of Thor's Hammer
(Intro & Thanks)

Rehearsals at Take Two Studios
(Scottsdale, AZ)

At the Farmhouse Restaurant
(Gilbert, AZ)

At CJS Studios
(Avondale, AZ)

Down at the Mines - Part 1
(Mesa, AZ)

Down at the Mines - Part 2
(Mesa, AZ)
 

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At the Farmhouse Restaurant

These photos were taken in and around the Farmhouse Restaurant of Gilbert (rated highly for their "comfort foods"). 
 


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Posters and flyers setting up the mood of the film were put up on the outside of the restaurant. 

Don't miss the details on the exquisite artwork!  All those who fail to notice them will be reported to the authorities. 

 


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This was one of the many trucks full of equipment used for the film.  This truck belongs to the Harlem Folklore Theatre, now known as the Earl Jones Institute.  These guys offer free film/TV production seminars from time to time!

Hundreds of feet of cable and sandbags (to weigh down stand bases and other gear) waiting in the hot Arizona sun.

 


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The fearless, multitasking Lewis Herrera, the unit production manager of Thors' Hammer!

His PreapprovedFilms.com is currently in preproduction with the comedy-western Bigsy & Crothers, which will be shot in Arizona.

 

Margie Rogers, über-efficient first AD of Thor's Hammer, gives instructions to Elena, Charles, and Keith.

Margie and Tom Proctor run  Yellow Rose Films and Dark Horse Productions and have a boatload of experience in all aspects of film.production, including stunt work.

 


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Click here for more info about Margie!

 


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Danielle just finished working on a film in Nevada before coming to the set of Thor's Hammer as one of the numerous multitalented PAs.  She wants to work as a cinematographer!

 



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Nick worked as a PA on the set
and managed to drag his brother,
Daniel, into the production too.  Nick always seemed to be in a good mood!  It must be whatever's in that cup he's holding.

 


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Charles and Keith in costume for their small speaking roles!

 


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Darn.  I don't have a name....  This was one of the PAs on the set.  Here she is touching up Keith's makeup.




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The incomparable Sara grinning behind the restaurant counter as she listens to the many voices in her head. 

She's currently taking film classes at Scottsdale Community College, 7th- ranked film school in the country.

Note the artwork in the background.  (You will be reported if you don't.)

 


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Shooting the scene with Stout and the waitress, played here by classic beauty Elena.


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After both the cook and backup cook failed to show on the set, the unflappable casting director Towie Bixby drafted real-life cook Max here, from Joe's BBQ across the street!

Max's job was to stand in one spot (and hide the metal stand for the lighting)  while conversing (silently) with a customer (me).  We "talked" about pie a lot.

A rare shot of Tom Proctor and what might be Jeffrey.... Not sure.

Tom was terribly involved in the shoot and by the time I'd gotten enough courage to pester him with my camera, he was stricken by a vicious case of food poisoning caught at one of the Country Kitchen franchises out here.

Click here for more about Tom.



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Among Tom's numerous  jobs in the production of Thor's Hammer, he was also the set photographer.  Check out his photos here.

 


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Our  illustrious leader, the man with the vision, Eric Sundt, preaching the anti-corporate way....

But make sure you check out the posters.  Remember, you will be reported if not.

 


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Part of the Farmhouse
Restaurant's kitchen.
The set is straight ahead. 


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A tired Adam (who plays Stout, the male lead) on his way through the kitchen and back out to the makeup trailer at the end of the day's shoot.

 


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Gear waiting to be loaded up. 

The crew and their gear are first to arrive and last to leave.  While the actors can go home, the crew still has to tear down the entire set and pack everything up before they can call it a day. 

See you at CJS Studios next!